Alexandra King
Milton Keynes
Summary
Senior HR practitioner and strategic HR consultant with over 26 years of experience delivering customized human capital solutions for organizations of all sizes. Proven track record in leading HR transformations and establishing foundational structures across various sectors, including mining, banking, retail, and logistics. Flexible approach allows for effective management of large-scale projects or serving as an outsourced HR manager. Relocating to England with full rights to work, offering a low-risk transition for organizations seeking senior HR expertise.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
SLP Manager
SEFATENG CHROME MINE
Gauteng
06.2022 - Current
- In the South African mining sector, the Social and Labour Plan (SLP) Manager serves as the critical link between corporate operations and social responsibility, ensuring that mineral wealth translates into tangible socio-economic development.
- The SLP Manager is responsible for overseeing several core pillars: Human Resource Development, Local Economic Development (LED), Stakeholder Engagement, and Regulatory Compliance.
- Ultimately, the SLP Manager secures the mine’s 'social license to operate' by fostering sustainable growth that continues even after the mine’s eventual closure.
Director & Consultant: HR, IIR, BBBEE, Transformation, Change Agent, HRIS, Mine Social Development
HR Africa Consulting
Milton Keynes, England
09.2012 - Current
- I am a strategic Senior HR Professional with over 20 years of experience driving organisational excellence across diverse, high-pressure sectors including Mining, Engineering, Tech, and Media.
- As the founder of a successful HR consultancy, I have acted as a trusted advisor to C-Suite executives, helping international firms navigate complex workforce transformations, multi-site operations, and large-scale restructuring.
- My expertise lies at the intersection of operational efficiency and people strategy.
- I specialise in Strategic Employee Relations, Organisational Transformation, Leadership Development, and Workforce Planning.
Registered HR Practitioner - Member & Ethics Committee Member
SABPP
Johannesburg Area
01.2009 - Current
- I have achieved the level of HR Practitioner at the SABPP through their accredited RPL program.
- I also sat on the Ethics Committee for 3 years.
Industrial Relations Manager
Globaltrack
Sandton
01.2016 - 04.2026
- Manage the full employee lifecycle while ensuring strict adherence to labour legislation.
- Manage the critical statutory requirements that protect a company’s legal standing and B-BEE.
HR Manager
JAQ Trading
Limpopo
02.2019 - 04.2023
- Manage the full employee lifecycle while ensuring strict adherence to labour legislation.
- Manage the critical statutory requirements that protect a company’s legal standing and B-BEE.
Senior Consultant
Umsizi Sustainable Social Solutions
Randpark Ridge
07.2017 - 04.2022
- In the high-stakes environment of South African mining compliance, I provide expert intervention for operations facing regulatory bottlenecks.
- My role as a contractor focuses on rapid remediation of legacy non-compliance and the strategic stabilization of Social and Labour Plans to safeguard mining rights.
HR Manager
Independent Plumbing Suppliers (PTY) Ltd
Sandton
01.2016 - 04.2022
HR Consultant
Sorrento Events
08.2016 - 08.2021
- HRA Consulting Provides all outsourced HR Consulting Services to Sorrento. Including Recruitment, Training, Development, Industrial Relations and Staff Performance Management.
Acting SED
Tshipi e Ntle Manganese Mining
Kuruman
03.2018 - 09.2020
- Holding the role for Social and Labour Plans and SED Superintendent as a contractor through Umsizi and HR Africa Consulting.
HR Consultant
17 Shaft
Crowne Mines
01.2015 - 09.2018
- HRA Consulting Provides all outsourced HR Consulting Services to 17 Shaft. Including Recruitment, Training, Development, Industrial Relations and Staff Performance Management.
HR Consultant
Tablecloth Hire
Kramerville
01.2014 - 04.2018
- HRA Consulting Provides all outsourced HR Consulting Services to Tablecloth Hiring (Johannesburg and Cape Town). Including Recruitment, Training, Development, Industrial Relations and Staff Performance Management.
HR Consultant
Fox International Channels (FIC)
Rosebank
07.2016 - 03.2018
- Manage the full employee lifecycle while ensuring strict adherence to South African labour legislation, incorporating and linking international benefits and codes of conduct.
Shareholder & Strategy Director
O2 Productions (Nke Feza Consulting t/a)
Johannesburg Area
01.2008 - 01.2018
- Owner and founding Member. O2 Productions (aka Nke Feza Consulting, t/a O2 Productions), now O2Pro (Pty) Ltd is the epitome of Event Concept Design and Execution.
HR Consultant
WMI Interior design
Bryanston
01.2017 - 11.2017
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Psychology and Sociology
Cornerstone Institute
12-2027
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Applied and Professional Ethics
Regent Business School
12-2022
MAP81 - Management
University of the Witwatersrand
01-2008
Dip HRM - Human Resources Management
Damelin
01-2006
Skills
- Recruitment and onboarding
- Operational and strategic planning
- Data analysis and reporting
- Leadership and human resource development
- Change and risk management
- Regulatory compliance and employment law
- Project management and stakeholder engagement
- Effective communication skills
- Time management efficiency
- Hiring, training, and coaching
- HRIS and HR analytics knowledge
- Cultural awareness and ethical leadership
- Analytical thinking and decision making
- Technical report writing proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite expertise
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Active listening skills
- IT infrastructure familiarity
- Database management
Languages
German
Afrikaans
English
Personal Information
Total Experience: 20+ Years Experience
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-king-hrac
Awards
- Top Syndicate - MAP 81 SA Host
- Distinction - Finance
- Distinction - Human Resources Management
Publications
Ethics Guide for HR Professionals and Line Managers (SABPP), contributor, 2011-01-01
Timeline
SLP Manager
SEFATENG CHROME MINE
06.2022 - Current
HR Manager
JAQ Trading
02.2019 - 04.2023
Acting SED
Tshipi e Ntle Manganese Mining
03.2018 - 09.2020
Senior Consultant
Umsizi Sustainable Social Solutions
07.2017 - 04.2022
HR Consultant
WMI Interior design
01.2017 - 11.2017
HR Consultant
Sorrento Events
08.2016 - 08.2021
HR Consultant
Fox International Channels (FIC)
07.2016 - 03.2018
Industrial Relations Manager
Globaltrack
01.2016 - 04.2026
HR Manager
Independent Plumbing Suppliers (PTY) Ltd
01.2016 - 04.2022
HR Consultant
17 Shaft
01.2015 - 09.2018
HR Consultant
Tablecloth Hire
01.2014 - 04.2018
Director & Consultant: HR, IIR, BBBEE, Transformation, Change Agent, HRIS, Mine Social Development
HR Africa Consulting
09.2012 - Current
Registered HR Practitioner - Member & Ethics Committee Member
SABPP
01.2009 - Current
Shareholder & Strategy Director
O2 Productions (Nke Feza Consulting t/a)
01.2008 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Psychology and Sociology
Cornerstone Institute
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Applied and Professional Ethics
Regent Business School
MAP81 - Management
University of the Witwatersrand
Dip HRM - Human Resources Management
Damelin